if you would have told me I would be doing these things a year ago…

• I would have never thought I would be a partner in my own business. (Oh yeah, that TEC thing didn’t work out. Their loss.)
• (1) That I would be TiVo’ing the Stanley Cup playoffs. (2) That I would actually watch them and enjoy them immensely.
• That I would not be in full time Christian ministry.
• That I would be heavily involved in the student ministry of the church I attend…and totally digging it.
• That I would be garnering a reputation as an encourager….who’da thunk?
• That I would be more patient than ever before. Frankly, just a little patience was a big step for me.
• That I would be this focused and happy after all the stuff that’s happened in the last eight months.

God alone gets the credit for everything. The biblical challenge of “count it all joy” actually seems like it’s possible to attain. At least now more than ever.

Peace.

UNITED…incredible

In the Christian worship music subculture there are some psalmists/artists that receive rock star treatment. It’s unfortunate, but it happens nontheless. There is a group of folks from down under that, at least on the surface, seem to be the real deal. The student worship ministry of Hillsong from Australia called UNITED exude genuineness. While I haven’t met them personally, it is evident that there is something different about these people.

My wife and I went to see them at 7:22 last Tuesday night. As usual, the production was first class. The UNITED folks were in top musical form and more importantly, led the crowd in some very authentic worship. It was incredible. I know that may seem over the top to some, but that was the perception that I and my wife had of the evening.

I haven’t picked up their new CD/DVD combo United We Stand, but I’m sure I’ll buy it. Even though I’m a huge fan of ITunes, I’ll pick up the good old fashioned hard copy. The DVD’s these guys produce are very well done. It’s worth the extra few bucks.